Argox X-3200 Barcode Printer

Description:

The X-3200 industrial barcode printer features 300dpi printing for high quality text and graphics on fabric labels, safety labels and labels for small items such as jewelry. The heavy duty is capable of 5ips print speed using its 32-bit RISC microprocessor. The 8MB Flash and 16MB DRAM onboard memory facilitates high quality printing. An internal RTC lets you print time and dates on labels. RS-232, parallel, and USB interfaces allow easy plug-and-play integration with your current system. For stand-alone operation the X-3200 has a standard PS/2 interface for connecting an input device such as a keyboard or scanner, as well as a multilingual LCD display for convenient installation, configuration, and operation. The X-3200 provides outstanding value as it delivers industrial strength high quality printing for a wide range of labels.

Features:

Printing Performance:

• Printing Method: Supports both direct thermal and thermal transfer printing methods:
  • Direct thermal uses heat to activate a special coating on the label, suitable for paper labels that don't require extreme durability.
  • Thermal transfer utilizes a ribbon to transfer ink onto the label, producing more durable prints for applications like plastic, fabric, or weather-resistant labels.
• Print Resolution: Offers a high resolution of 300 dpi (dots per inch), providing sharp and clear prints for intricate barcodes, graphics, or small text on labels.
• Print Speed: Delivers labels at a rate of up to 5 inches per second (ips), ensuring efficient printing for moderate to high-volume tasks.
• Maximum Print Width: Accommodates labels up to 4.7 inches (120 millimeters) wide, offering flexibility for various label sizes.

Media Handling and Usability:

• Industrial Design: Boasts a heavy-duty metal construction for reliable operation in harsh environments and continuous printing.
• Large Media Capacity: Holds up to 360 meters of media, minimizing media changes and downtime.
• Adjustable Media Sensors: Includes both reflective and transmissive sensors for automatic media detection and adjustment, ensuring accurate printing on various media types and thicknesses.
• Easy Media Loading: Features a user-friendly design for effortless media loading and a peel-off bar for easy label removal (depending on the model).

Connectivity and User Experience:

• Multiple Interface Options (Optional): Offers connection flexibility with options including Ethernet, parallel port, RS-232, USB device, and PS/2 keyboard. (Ethernet might be an optional feature on some models). This allows for integration into wired networks, direct computer connections, or even connecting an external keyboard for added functionality.
• Standard Controls: Includes LED indicators for status monitoring (power, printing, errors) and a feed button for manual label feeding if needed. An LCD display may be included on some models for enhanced user interaction and configuration.

Additional Features:

• Memory: Equipped with 8MB Flash ROM and 16MB SDRAM memory for buffer storage of fonts, graphics, and formats used for printing.
• Real-Time Clock (RTC) (Optional): Allows you to print timestamps directly on labels for better record-keeping (might be an optional feature on some models).
• Durable Cutter and Peeler (Optional): Some models may include a built-in cutter and peeler for automatic label separation after printing, improving workflow efficiency.
• Media Stacker (Optional): An optional media stacker attachment can be added on some models for organized stacking of printed labels.
• Ribbon Handling: Features efficient ribbon rewind/feeding mechanisms to optimize the use of thermal transfer ribbons.
• Emulations: Supports various printer language emulations (PPLA/PPLB/PPLZ) for compatibility with existing printing software.

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